hot spots
Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for hot spots.
A hot spot is a wireless Internet access point that allows you to connect to the Internet without having to plug in a cable. Browse the top-ranked list of hot spots below along with associated reviews and opinions.
Verizon - Jetpack MiFi 8800L 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot - Gray
Model: VZW MIFI 8800L HOTSPOTSKU: 6337080Top comment"Great mobile wifi hotspot device...Very good Mobile wifi hotspot device for on the go...Phone Hotspot or jet pack? Jet pack wins...Better than using phone as hotspot."
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Stay connected to the Internet wherever with this Verizon Jetpack MiFi mobile hotspot. A vibrant 2.4-inch touch screen offers more features and on-screen help for a better user experience, while a 4400-mAh battery gives you all-day power for surfing the web without a midday recharge. This Verizon Jetpack MiFi mobile hotspot connects up to 15 clients in 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz bands simultaneously, for improved link quality.Top comment"Great mobile wifi hotspot device...Very good Mobile wifi hotspot device for on the go...Phone Hotspot or jet pack? Jet pack wins...Better than using phone as hotspot."
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Stay connected to the Internet wherever with this Verizon Jetpack MiFi mobile hotspot. A vibrant 2.4-inch touch screen offers more features and on-screen help for a better user experience, while a 4400-mAh battery gives you all-day power for surfing the web without a midday recharge. This Verizon Jetpack MiFi mobile hotspot connects up to 15 clients in 2.4GHz or 5.0GHz bands simultaneously, for improved link quality.See all Mobile Hotspots
NETGEAR - Nighthawk M1 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot Router (Unlocked)
Model: MR1100-100NASSKU: 6297070Top comment"Reliable Hotspot...We have used these Nighthawk Netgear hotspots for several of our project sites and they work great. ...Netgear hotspot the best...These are great hotspots. Everyone should have one."
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It's mobile Wi-Fi made easy. The NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 mobile router (MR1100) is your own personal Wi-Fi that goes where you go. It delivers fast 4G LTE speeds to your connected devices, reduces buffering when streaming multimedia and video files, and lets you quickly access heavy-data programs on the go. The Nighthawk M1 mobile router supports up to 20 Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously - smartphones, laptops, tablets, printers, digital cameras, gaming consoles - all the devices that you may have with you at home, at the office, or on the road. You can securely share your blazing-fast Wi-Fi with friends, family, and co-workers without worrying about searching for public Wi-Fi or using an unsecured connection.Top comment"Reliable Hotspot...We have used these Nighthawk Netgear hotspots for several of our project sites and they work great. ...Netgear hotspot the best...These are great hotspots. Everyone should have one."
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It's mobile Wi-Fi made easy. The NETGEAR Nighthawk M1 mobile router (MR1100) is your own personal Wi-Fi that goes where you go. It delivers fast 4G LTE speeds to your connected devices, reduces buffering when streaming multimedia and video files, and lets you quickly access heavy-data programs on the go. The Nighthawk M1 mobile router supports up to 20 Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously - smartphones, laptops, tablets, printers, digital cameras, gaming consoles - all the devices that you may have with you at home, at the office, or on the road. You can securely share your blazing-fast Wi-Fi with friends, family, and co-workers without worrying about searching for public Wi-Fi or using an unsecured connection.See all Mobile Hotspots
Linksys - Atlas 6 WiFi 6 Router AX3000 Dual-Band WiFi Mesh Wireless Router (2-pack) - White
Model: MX2002SKU: 6509905Top comment"We have been using just iPhones and hotspot for our phone/smart tv hook up but of course that had plenty of downsides. "
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Linksys Atlas 6 with Intelligent Mesh delivers the true power of Wi-Fi 6. From next-level gaming to streaming your favorite content, get the faster connection, wider coverage, for more devices for everyone on your network at an affordable price.Top comment"We have been using just iPhones and hotspot for our phone/smart tv hook up but of course that had plenty of downsides. "
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Linksys Atlas 6 with Intelligent Mesh delivers the true power of Wi-Fi 6. From next-level gaming to streaming your favorite content, get the faster connection, wider coverage, for more devices for everyone on your network at an affordable price.See all Mesh Wi-Fi
NETGEAR - Nighthawk AXE7800 Tri-Band Wi-Fi Router - Black
Model: RAXE300-100NASSKU: 6507582Top comment"I just wish it had more features besides being able to reset the password to the various hotspots. There is some kind of subscription to a set of security features called Netgear Armor that you also get a 30 day free trial for. "
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Build a better home network with this NETGEAR Nighthawk tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router. The five Ethernet ports provide Gigabit-speed wired connections, and the powerful antennae support up to eight Wi-Fi streams at once. This NETGEAR Nighthawk tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router has a 6GHz band that delivers wireless speeds of up to 7.8 Gbps.Top comment"I just wish it had more features besides being able to reset the password to the various hotspots. There is some kind of subscription to a set of security features called Netgear Armor that you also get a 30 day free trial for. "
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Build a better home network with this NETGEAR Nighthawk tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router. The five Ethernet ports provide Gigabit-speed wired connections, and the powerful antennae support up to eight Wi-Fi streams at once. This NETGEAR Nighthawk tri-band Wi-Fi 6E router has a 6GHz band that delivers wireless speeds of up to 7.8 Gbps.See all Wi-Fi Routers
TP-Link - Archer AX20 AX1800 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Router - Black
Model: Archer AX20SKU: 6442841Top comment"If I shut my hotspot off, it takes 10 minutes and it will eventually connect to their router and work perfectly fine. "
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Wi-Fi 6 technology has redefined home WiFi. Experience faster speeds, higher capacity, and reduced congestion overall compared to the previous AC Wi-Fi 5 standard. The Archer AX20 dual-band router reaches speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps, for a buffer-free 4K/HD streaming and gaming experience. With more and more devices in your home, your current router will likely begin to slow down. Archer AX20 uses Beamforming technology and 4 antennas to adapt and focus WiFi signals to your devices far away for stronger, more reliable coverage. Using Target Wake Time (TWT), your router talks to your devices and negotiates when and how frequently they should transfer data to increase device sleep time, extending battery life. The Archer AX20 works with all previous WiFi standards and all WiFi-enabled devices. Setup in minutes with Tether app.Top comment"If I shut my hotspot off, it takes 10 minutes and it will eventually connect to their router and work perfectly fine. "
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Wi-Fi 6 technology has redefined home WiFi. Experience faster speeds, higher capacity, and reduced congestion overall compared to the previous AC Wi-Fi 5 standard. The Archer AX20 dual-band router reaches speeds of up to 1.8 Gbps, for a buffer-free 4K/HD streaming and gaming experience. With more and more devices in your home, your current router will likely begin to slow down. Archer AX20 uses Beamforming technology and 4 antennas to adapt and focus WiFi signals to your devices far away for stronger, more reliable coverage. Using Target Wake Time (TWT), your router talks to your devices and negotiates when and how frequently they should transfer data to increase device sleep time, extending battery life. The Archer AX20 works with all previous WiFi standards and all WiFi-enabled devices. Setup in minutes with Tether app.See all Wi-Fi Routers
Nest Wifi - Mesh Router (AC2200) and 1 point with Google Assistant - 2 pack - Sand
Model: GA01425-USSKU: 6382521
ASUS - RT-AX86S AX5700 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6 Gaming Router
Model: RT-AX86SSKU: 6475653Top comment"I set the router that I had replaced with this device back up as a 2.4ghz Wi-Fi hotspot by itself, and moved all of my smart home devices back to it. "
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Enjoy this fast and smooth Wi-Fi gaming connections with the ASUS RT-AX86 Series dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router. It delivers ultrafast Wi-Fi speeds up to 5700 Mbps, and is packed with advanced technology, including Mobile Game Mode for a lag-free, low-latency mobile gaming experience.Top comment"I set the router that I had replaced with this device back up as a 2.4ghz Wi-Fi hotspot by itself, and moved all of my smart home devices back to it. "
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Enjoy this fast and smooth Wi-Fi gaming connections with the ASUS RT-AX86 Series dual-band Wi-Fi 6 router. It delivers ultrafast Wi-Fi speeds up to 5700 Mbps, and is packed with advanced technology, including Mobile Game Mode for a lag-free, low-latency mobile gaming experience.See all Wi-Fi Routers
NETGEAR - Nighthawk AC1900 Router with DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Black
Model: C7000-100NASSKU: 4403100Top comment"I installed this as a network extender on my Verizon hotspot and it works great. No issues or complaints....I bought this router for a friend who needed a combination cable router and Wi-Fi hotspot. He lives in a small 1 bedroom condo, so he didn't need a high end device with huge Wi-Fi coverage. "
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The Nighthawk Dual-Band AC1900 Router with 24 x 8 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem delivers WiFi speeds of up to 1.9Gbps. It ensures uninterrupted HD video streaming with 24x8 channel bonding. Save up to $120 a year by eliminating Internet service provider rental fees. This cable modem router supports XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox & more.Top comment"I installed this as a network extender on my Verizon hotspot and it works great. No issues or complaints....I bought this router for a friend who needed a combination cable router and Wi-Fi hotspot. He lives in a small 1 bedroom condo, so he didn't need a high end device with huge Wi-Fi coverage. "
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The Nighthawk Dual-Band AC1900 Router with 24 x 8 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem delivers WiFi speeds of up to 1.9Gbps. It ensures uninterrupted HD video streaming with 24x8 channel bonding. Save up to $120 a year by eliminating Internet service provider rental fees. This cable modem router supports XFINITY from Comcast, Spectrum, Cox & more.See all Modem & Router Combos
NETGEAR - AC1200 Router with 16 x 4 DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem - Black
Model: C6230-100NASSKU: 6473371Top comment"I have setup many a router / WiFi hotspot and this was very easy and connecting it to xFinity was a breeze...Only issue i had was downloading from the netgear App without wifi , had to use my phone as a hotspot ...I got thru it and so far so good."
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Ensure a reliable internet connection with this NETGEAR two-in-one cable modem and router. Gigabit Ethernet ports and channel bonding provide fast internet speeds of up to 680 Mbps, while the simultaneous dual band minimizes Wi-Fi interference when connecting multiple devices. This NETGEAR two-in-one cable modem and router supports WPA and WPA2 security standards to safeguard your connection, and the support for Nighthawk app enables quick, simple setup.Top comment"I have setup many a router / WiFi hotspot and this was very easy and connecting it to xFinity was a breeze...Only issue i had was downloading from the netgear App without wifi , had to use my phone as a hotspot ...I got thru it and so far so good."
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Ensure a reliable internet connection with this NETGEAR two-in-one cable modem and router. Gigabit Ethernet ports and channel bonding provide fast internet speeds of up to 680 Mbps, while the simultaneous dual band minimizes Wi-Fi interference when connecting multiple devices. This NETGEAR two-in-one cable modem and router supports WPA and WPA2 security standards to safeguard your connection, and the support for Nighthawk app enables quick, simple setup.See all Modem & Router Combos
NETGEAR - AC1750 Dual-Band Wi-Fi 5 Router - Black
Model: R6400-100NASSKU: 9054017Top comment"The "Guest Networks" are great for parties as a temporary hotspot for them. Afterwards they just turn it off!...You do need to watch out for hotspot leechers and make sure that your security is up to snuff when you use it."
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The NETGEAR AC1750 Smart WiFi 5 Router with external antennas delivers extremely fast WiFi. With AC1750 WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet speeds, and high-powered external antennas, this router offers ultimate performance in wireless coverage for large homes with 12 or more wireless devices. It gets 3x faster access than similar 802.11n.Top comment"The "Guest Networks" are great for parties as a temporary hotspot for them. Afterwards they just turn it off!...You do need to watch out for hotspot leechers and make sure that your security is up to snuff when you use it."
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The NETGEAR AC1750 Smart WiFi 5 Router with external antennas delivers extremely fast WiFi. With AC1750 WiFi, Gigabit Ethernet speeds, and high-powered external antennas, this router offers ultimate performance in wireless coverage for large homes with 12 or more wireless devices. It gets 3x faster access than similar 802.11n.See all Wi-Fi Routers
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"[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Great phone for apps, camera is ok. Mobile hot spot sending is terrible compared to older series phones"
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- hot spots for ipad
"Compact, portable mobile hotspot connects Wi-Fi enabled devices"